# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020500137` · 02/07/2002 · The National Lime & Stone Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** PALLETS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 26
- **Mine experience:** 1.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** National Lime & Stone Co.
- **Operator:** The National Lime & Stone Company
- **Mine:** [3300123](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3300123)
## Narrative

HE WAS THROWING WOODEN PALLET INTO LOADER BUCKET AND NAIL CAUGHT GLOVE, JERKING ARM. NOTE: THIS CLAIM IS BEING CONTESTED.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*